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Tarnagulla History Archive
Special notices, C.W.A, Early 1940s (Second World War era)
Donald Clark Collection. A series of three special notices issued by the C.W.A to branches about making of items to support the war effort in World War Two. The first two relate to making of camouflage nets, the third relates to knitting socks for soldiers. Original, not copy.women, craft, c.w.a., cwa, war effort, world war two, military -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, French Flag
A French flag that was flown in Rouen, France on Armistice Day in 1918. The note says it was donated to Legacy by Matron H. E. Tait RRC. There are no details how she came to have the flag or why she gave it to Melbourne Legacy. From the AWM Matron HE Tait is Helen Elizabeth Tait, from Maffra who had trained at the Alfred Hospital and joined the Australian Army Nursing Service. She was awarded the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) for her service in World War One. Her full record is available from the National Archive of Australia. It shows she was serving at the 1st Australian General Hospital in Rouen in November of 1918 when the war ended. RRC is The Royal Red Cross (RRC) which is a military decoration awarded in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for exceptional services in military nursing. After the war she returned to Melbourne and was Matron of Melbourne Grammar School. She never married and died in 1976.The founding Legatees all fought in World War One and momentos like this flag would have been appreciated by them.A French flag from World War One.Note with the flag is typed and says ' French Flag which floated over the Town Hall in Rouen on Armistice Day November 11th 1918. Donated by Matron H. E. Tait, R.R.C.'france, world war one, rouen, nurse, souvenir -
Clunes Museum
Medal - GOLD WAR MEDAL, W McM, 1919?
ANGEL ON FRONT WITH WINGS OUTSTRETCHED, PALM BRANCH? IN HAND. AT FOOT "W McM" ON BACK, "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919" ON RIM, 2-LIEUT M A WILLIAMSON AIFTHE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919 RIM 2-LIEUT M A WILLIAMSON AIF WMcM STAMPED AT ANGELS FOOTlocal history, numismatics medals military, military medals -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Various letters and documentation, Unknown
WW1 and WWII historic significance.Soldiers pay book, Identification papers, Certificate of discharge, War Service Homes Commission. Documentation for Ernest Arthur Michael Burke.Letter from WWI. Discharge certificates from WW1 and WWII. Soldiers pay books from WWI and WWII. Letter from War Service Homes Commission. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Peter Taylor, c1916
Peter Taylor was born in Donolly. He enlisted for service during World War One. He returned to Australia. Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. em22, carisbrook, world war one, peter taylor, dunolly -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Peter Taylor, c1916
Peter Taylor was born in Donolly. He enlisted for service during World War One. He returned to Australia. Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. em22, carisbrook, world war one, peter taylor, dunolly -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Soldiers Handbook "Notes on the Laws and Customs of War", 1914
WW1 Issue for soldiers. 1914. Australian Imperial Force. WW1 The Great War, AIF, issue 1914. Small faded rose coloured soldiers handbook titled "Notes on Laws and Customs of War". WW1 issue. Front cover : Coat of Arms and title: Notes on the Laws and Customs of War. Author : Ambrose Pratt. Written for the Australian Imperial Force 1914. Authority: Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer Melbourne. ww1 1914-1918, soldiers handbook ww1, australian imperial force 1914, laws and customs pertaining to war ww1 aif. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Postcard size photograph of three Australian Army servicemen taken during World War 1. There is a note on the rear of the postcard "George Laidlaw left William Knight centre and A Kettlewell Original 15 Battalion Queensland 1914 to 1918 War". The rear of this postcard has the photographers name, "P MATHEWSON & SONS PETRIE BIGHT BRISBANE" and the handwritten note "George Laidlaw left William Knight centre and A Kettlewell Original 15 Battalion Queensland 1914 to 1918 War".ww1, world war 1, 15th battalion, 15th btn, queensland, australia, australian, army -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal Set (set of 3)
Thomas Richard Cook Service number: 1732 Rank: Private Roll title: 1 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 8 Reinforcements (December 1914 - August 1915) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 10 April 1915 Place of embarkation: Sydney Ship embarked on: HMAT Argyllshire Ship number: A8 Set of WW1 medals issued to T. R. Cook, note DCM + MM not included. 1) The 1914-1915 Star. Awarded for service on the establishment of a ship or unit in a theatre of war. A member awarded the 1914 Star could not be awarded the 1914-15 Star (this award). 2) British War Medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - for 28 days mobilised service or to those who lost their lives in active operations before completing that period, between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Army and Air Force - entry into a theatre of war on duty, or who left places of residence and rendered approved overseas service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Mercantile Marine - at least six months service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. 3) The Victory medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - those who were mobilised and rendered approved service either at sea between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 or on the establishment of a unit within a theatre of military operations. • Army - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war. • Air Force - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war outside the UK, served with an operational unit in the UK or overseas and had been actively engaged against the enemy, been employed in flying new aircraft to France or served on the complement of aircraft-carrying ships. A member Mentioned in Dispatches for service during World War 1 wears a bronze oak leaf on the ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no matter how many times a member may have been 'mentioned' 1) 1914-15 Star: Star with crown on top, with crossed swords, embossed with "1914-15" on obverse side, "1768/ Gnr T R Cook/ 1/Bn. A.I.F." 2)King George head and mounted warrioir on obverse. 3)Winged Brittania and obverse "The Great/war for/civilisation/1914-1919"medals, 1914 15 star, british war medal, victory medal, ww1 medals -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Ruined Tank in France
A photo a ruined tank in France during World War One. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of a ruined tank in France during World War One.world war one, france, tank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham soldiers monument, 1922
Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke.Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke. The monument was erected by the Mitcham Welcome Home Association in memory of those who served and lost their lives in World War I. The monument is a bugler looking towards the hills. A memorial service was held in Mitcham Memorial Hall afterwards, conducted by Rev. T. McKeon.Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, stradbroke, earl of, mckeon, thomas (rev), mitcham memorial hall -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, Set
Set of five postcards published by the limbless soldiers association, N.S.W. The postcards feature various photographs of the ANZAC memorial, Sydney, N.S.W. The photographs are in sepia tones with each having a description printed beneath the photograph.All the postcards are printed with the following inscription; "POST CARD", "THIS SIDE TO BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE ONLY" and the FOOT note "PUBLISHED BY THE LIMBLESS SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION, N.S.W. BY PERMISSION OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE ANZAC MEMORIAL" -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Original Parodies by Jack Risden. Green Diamonds Concert Party A.I.F, c1918
A booklet by Jack Risden of song parodies. He has rewritten the songs; "They didn't believe me", "They call it Dixie Land" and "Samoa" for a concert during the first World War. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet x 4 pages of songs for soldiers in World War 1.world war one, songs -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic - Artwork - Ceramics, Bruce Stewart, Set of Five Salt-glazed Pots, by Bruce Stewart, 1979
Bruce STEWART A Diploma Student in Ceramics at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education from 1977 to 1979. Jan Feder is an alumna of Federation University having studied ceramics at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education (now Federation University Gippsland campus). Jan Feder was respected by all students for her diligence and technical ability. Her tragic death in 1981 evoked an immediate response from her peers for a memorial. Students discussed a number of memorial options, such as funds for equipment, scholarships and awards. The decision to commence a collection was made based on the idea that all future students could benefit from the availability of a collection, whereas only a very few individuals could benefit from a scholarship. Students immediately set about raising money by selling 'seconds' called 'Junque Sales'. A total of $760.00 was raised and the first two works purchased were by Victor Greenaway and Victoria Howlett. Ceramic works were purchased from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught at the Gippsland Campus. The Artist in Residence Program assisted the collection, with many resident artists contributing to the Collection (ie Robin Welch, Anna Zamorska, Sandy Brown), as well as international guests. Ceramic events such as 'Strzelecki Spotkanie 1984' and 'Woodfire 86' also resulted on major contributions to the collection. Salt-glazed pots. Presented to the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramic Collection by Bruce Stewart jan feder memorial collection, jan feder, ceramics, gippsland campus, artwork, artist, bruce stewart, alumni -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Black and White, Turkish Wireless Station, 1918, 1918
This photograph was sent to Australia during World War One.Black and white photograph of a Turkish Wireless Station during World War One. world war one, turkish -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Black and White, Turkish Mine, c1918, c1918
Postcard sent to Australia during World War OneBlack and white postcard of a Turkish Mine used during World War One. Verso: Turkish Mine washed up on the beach at El Arish. Note the holes made by our machine gun fire by trying to explode it. B.W. (Billie West)billie west, west, turkish mine, el arish, mmm -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Town of Kew, Roll of Honor of the Town of Kew : George Norman Pockett, 1918
George Norman Pockett, who was awarded the certificate was the son of George Pockett , who with his brother designed a number of public parks in Melbourne. George Pockett Snr. was the first curator of the Alexandra Gardens in Kew. (see Comment below)Rolls of Honor were awarded to returned soldiers at the end of the First World War by many towns and cities. This framed certificate awarded to George Norman Pockett by the Town of Kew is one of two held in the Collection. The item is well-provenanced, and through the formal use of emblems and images in the design allows us to make judgements about social and cultural values in the period.Framed Illuminated Certificate: A commemorative certificate documenting the war service of George Norman Pockett of 18 Cobden Street, Kew. George Pockett enrolled at the age of 23 on 5 October 1915, as an engineer in the Australian Army. He embarked on HMAT Wiltshire A18 on 18 November 1915. His rank was that of Warrant Officer Armament Artificer in the 4 FAB [Field Artillery Brigade]. The website of the Australian War Memorial records that he was mentioned in dispatches. The formal certificate records that ‘George Norman Pockett served Australia and the Empire in the Great War and in grateful recognition of his voluntary response to his Country’s Call his name is inscribed on the Roll of Honor of the Town of Kew’. The then Mayor and Town Clerk signed the certificate. [Kew did not become a ‘City’ until 1921]. The certificate highlights emblems and symbols of Australia and Great Britain, and includes the coats of arms of the allies in the war. The certificate is customised with two black and white photographs of Kew: the rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens at left, and boating on the Yarra River at right.George Norman Pockett served Australia and the Empire in the Great War and in grateful recognition of his voluntary response to his Country's Call his name is recorded on the Roll of Honor Town of Kew on behalf of the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses. 1.8.18. E.P. Wynne [Mayor] H. Harrison [Town Clerk]george norman pockett, first world war - memorabilia - certificates, town of kew (vic), kew war memorial - roll of honor, wwi -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, Robert Bethel, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of school assignments. Includes description of several local war memorials and an investigation into the record of Robert Bethel whose name appears on the Box Hill and Mitcham War Memorials although he was a Tasmanian. Bethel was killed at Gallipoli, information includes copies of Bethel's military record and correspondence with his parents, his family background and details of his brother, Wilfred Michael Bethel also killed in action at the Somme. Maps show his travels. Illustrations. Approx 42 pagesbethel, robert, world war, 1914-1918. battle of gallipoli, wilfred michael, world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO BOER WAR MEMORIAL (UNVEILING OF), 11/11/1904
Sepia photograph mounted on fawn board. Bendigo Post Office, Boer War Memorial, crowd of people, horse drawn vehicles. Inscriptions: on front - printed 'GL Massingham, View Street Bendigo', on back - circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History: James Lerk 'Unveiling of the Boer War Memorial' by J Walker, Sculpture at the corner Pall Mall and Williamson Street. Helen Mainka August 2001 'Unveiled by Brig. Gen. Gordon 11/11/1904GL Massingham, View St, Bendigoplace, streetscape, pall mall, prev. acc no. gp51 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Aerial view of the Somme
An aerial photo of the Somme Swamp in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Also labelled are the railway line and Canal du Nor and Limberlost Wood. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Victory Medal - Pte. A.E. Hollis, 1914-1918
WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Pte. A. E. Hollis Chiltern Resident Victory Medal WW1 serviceWW1 The Great War - issued for service overseas : Victory Medal 1914-1918. Pte. A. E. Hollis Chiltern Resident. Design The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. Ribbon The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. Ribbon The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. ww1 1914-1918, victory medal ww1, pte. a. e. hollis, chiltern resident. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, World War One soldier, possibly William Smith, About 1914
Part of a group of WW1 photographs including AIF camp, 1914, officers of T.M.s, Light Horse Battery.Black & white photograph of a soldier in uniform, standing near a large mantle piece, with no insignia or colour patches. postcards, photographs, world war 1, light horse, william smith -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Shire of Lillydale - Certificate presented to Mr J H Goodall on return from World War 1
Hand written certificate on cardboard backingPresented by the citizens of the Shire of Lillydale. Signed by William MacKinley-President and J C Winterbottom - Shire Secretary -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Bill McAuley, Warrandyte Treasures - Schooldays, war, bushfires, romance and sport in the 1900s - Words and photographs by Bill McAuley, Circa 2019
Gloss paper, colour photos of Warrandyte scenes, citizens and activities."Thanks to Warrandyte Historical Society, Stephen Reynolds and Stephen Freeman. Special thanks to the 'Treasures' and their families for sharing their photographs and stories. Thi book isdedicated tothe many generations of the McAuley family who have lived in Warrandyte sice the 1850s." Foreword by Scott Podmore, former Warrandyte Diary editor. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, The Sun News - Pictorial, "THE FOURTH YEAR OF WAR IN PICTURES", 1944
Refer Cat No. 7503, 7504, 7505, 4 book collection.Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, with red colour buckram cover, gold print on spine and embossed illustrations on front cover depicting map, aircraft and tank. End papers - illustrated, sepia tones artwork with aircraft and landscape battle scene. 255 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in black and white photographs, maps and battle diagrams. Handwritten inscription on page opposite Title Page.Page opposite Title Page - handwritten black ink inscription - "Wishing Kevin a/ Merry Xmas/ from/ Nathalie 1944".books, pictorial, ww2. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, AIF GREAT WAR, Record of Australia's Voluntary effort in the Great War 4 Aug 1914 - 28 Jun 1919, Post WW1
This is a poster with quality paper. The paper has a glossy surface. It is coloured. At the top is an oval shape portrait of the King. On the top LHS and RHS are oval shaped portraits of Gen. Birdwod and Gen. Monash. It shows units and colour patches Infantry (5 Divisions). All HQ and A.L.H. Regiments. It also shows casualties per division. Around the top borders are small drawings of Army, Navy and Air Corps activities.ww1, aif, poster -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1 BIOGRAPHIES, Eric LABAYLE, "GREAT WAR POETS"
Soft cover book. Cover, cardboard, white and black print on dark red colour background, front and back. Illustrated - black and white photograph of three soldiers seated in a trench. Back cover - silhouette photograph of troops moving across a hill. 32 pages, cut, plain, white glossy paper. Illustrated in black and white, sepia and colour portraits, battle scenes, cemeteries, cap badges and artwork. End papers included in book. Biographies of poets. books, ww1, biographies, poets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - Notes on Map Reading 1929 - The War Office, 30.06.1939
Instruction in Map reading. The object of map - reading is to tender possible the clear and accurate visualization of the ground from a map productBrown Cardboard book, A5 Size, Several insets. Reprinted with Amendments 1-4 1939, 95 pages.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE, WW1, AMALGAMATED PRESS LIMITED, " THE WAR ILLUSTRATED", 1914 - 1915
1. November 28th 1914. 2. January 2nd 1915. 3. January 9th 1915. 4. April 17th 1915. 5. July 24th 1915. 6. May 29th 1915. Original owner - Stephen John PARISH Regiment number/ Unit 703 Became an Officer, born Warracknabeal, living in Mildura when he enlisted in the 8th Battalion.Six Magazines; 1./2./3./6./ - Covers - semi glossy white paper - black print with red colour highlights and part of illustration. Illustrated - black and white photographs. 4./5./ Covers - white paper and black print, illustrated black and white photographs. These magazines are missing their outer cover. 1. No 342 - 364 pages. 2. No 466 - 488 pages. 3. No 490 - 512 pages. 4. No 194 - 216 pages. 5. No 522 - 544 pages. 6. No 330 - 352 pages.magazines, ww1, s. j. parish, 8th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - COHUNA GREAT WAR BOOK, Jenny Bottcher, "COHUNA and THE GREAT WAR", 1985
From title page. Book - "Compiled and edited from Mr. Terry's account in/ the Cohuna Farmers' Weekly from 1914 to 1921".Soft Cover Book Cover - beige coloured light weight cardboard with sepia tone print on front and spine. Front cover - two sepia colour photographs. Top - 3 mounted soldiers with the Sphinx and Pyramid in background. Lower - group portrait. 148 pages - off white colour paper, cut, plain. Staples used on binding. Illustrated with black and white photographs.On title page - handwritten blue ink pen "JENNY BOTTCHER/ 25-4-85"books, military history, ww1